MUSCAT'S COUNTRY is the Sultanate of OMAN, a country located in the Middle East on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula. It is bordered by the United Arab Emirates to the northwest, Saudi Arabia to the west, and Yemen to the southwest. The capital and largest city is Muscat, which is also the country's largest port. OMAN is an absolute monarchy and has a rich history and culture, with archaeological sites dating back to the Stone Age.